Mandatory Credit: Photo by Canadian Press/Shutterstock (11787557a) Walter Gretzky and co-author Jim Taylor pose with a copy of their book "Gretzky," in Edmonton on Oct.4, 1984. Walter Gretzky, the ultimate Canadian hockey dad who taught and nurtured the Great One, has died. He was 82. Hkn Walter Gretzky, Edmonton, Canada - 05 Mar 2021